Burnley manager Sean Dyche has heaped praise on striker Ashley Barnes.

Barnes was on target during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Stoke City, taking his tally to six from his past eight games.

The 28-year-old is on the verge of hitting ten Premier League goals, which will the first time he hits double digits in his career.

"Barnesy is alive to the chance, as a striker that's what you want. You want good goals, every striker does, but you take anything," Dyche said.

"I saw Harry Kane arguing (over a goal) and people questioning that. Why would you question that? Top strikers want goals, that's the thirst and hunger you want from your strikers, trust me.

"I think our strikers have that. Vokesy came on really active, Jon (Walters) didn't get on, but was around it partly as a sign of respect for what he's done for this club, and to be back in our group, and Nahki (Wells) misses out, but there's a good collection of people here all wanting to play, all wanting to fight for what it is.

"You want that thirst from your strikers."